Mitchell sees time at receiver

ATHENS, Ga. - Georgia's high-scoring offense could feature a new weapon on Saturday against Tennessee.

September 25, 2012 | By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer | UGA - AP

UGA blasts Vandy

ATHENS, Ga. - Aaron Murray completed his first 12 passes and No. 5 Georgia finally got off to a good start, blowing out Vanderbilt before halftime on the way to a 48-3 victory Saturday night.

September 22, 2012 | BY PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer | UGA - AP

ATHENS, Ga. - Todd Grantham has been known to yell and curse and throw things - and that's when dealing with his own players. So it was no surprise to them when Georgia's fiery defensive coordinator got into it with Vanderbilt coach James Franklin after a game last season. "We see that almost every day," linebacker Michael Gilliard said Tuesday, breaking into a smile. The fifth-ranked Bulldogs (3-0, 1-0 ...

September 18, 2012 | By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer | UGA - AP

Murray's 342 yards lead Georgia past FAU 56-20

ATHENS - Aaron Murray passed for a career-best 342 yards and two touchdowns, also scored twice with short runs, and No. 7 Georgia bounced back from another slow start to blow out Florida Atlantic 56-20 on Saturday night. Playing without Jarvis Jones and two other defensive starters, Georgia (3-0) struggled in the first half to slow a Florida Atlantic team that scored a ...

September 15, 2012 | By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer | UGA - AP

Jones never stops for UGA Bulldogs

ATHENS - Coming off perhaps the greatest game of his college career, Jarvis Jones could've savored all the accolades.

September 13, 2012 | By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer | UGA - AP

Gurley tries to stay on straight and narrow at UGA

ATHENS, Ga. - Todd Gurley knows the storied history of Georgia's running backs. Herschel Walker. Terrell Davis. Knowshon Moreno. He also knows the much different path taken by some of his more recent predecessors. Isaiah Crowell. Washaun Ealey. Caleb King. <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: ...

September 06, 2012 | By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer | UGA - AP

UGA welcoming Mizzou to SEC

ATHENS - Tavarres King will be snapping a few pictures when he trots onto Faurot Field.

September 04, 2012 | By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer | UGA - AP

UGA makes short work of Buffalo

ATHENS, Ga. - Mark Richt tried to treat Todd Gurley's three-touchdown debut with a casual attitude.

September 02, 2012 | By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer | UGA - AP

No. 6 Georgia to use freshmen running backs today against Buffalo

ATHENS, Ga. - Mark Richt knows Georgia fans will be eager to see freshman tailbacks Todd Gurley and Keith Marshall when the No. 6 Bulldogs open their season against Buffalo on Saturday. The coach promises fans will get their wish. Gurley and Marshall, who signed from North Carolina high schools, are two of the ...

August 31, 2012 | By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer | UGA - AP

Malcome, Hall are surprise starters for Georgia

ATHENS, Ga. - Georgia is opening its season with a backfield combination no one could have predicted a year ago. Tailback Ken Malcome and fullback Merritt Hall are the surprise picks to line up behind quarterback Aaron Murray when No. 6 Georgia plays Buffalo on Saturday. One year ago, Malcome quit the team for ...

August 29, 2012 | By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer | UGA - AP

Richt won't say if Rambo, Ogletree will play opener

ATHENS - Two of Georgia's defensive standouts are possibly in limbo. Coach Mark Richt isn't saying one way or the other.

August 28, 2012 | By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer | UGA - AP

UGA works out no-huddle offense

ATHENS, Ga. - Georgia's first season pushing the pace with its no-huddle offense created more than 200 additional opportunities for Aaron Murray and the Bulldogs than in 2010.

August 24, 2012 | By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer | UGA - AP

Next step for Bulldogs: SEC title

ATHENS - Georgia regained its status as a SEC contender in 2011. The Bulldogs, who won the Southeastern Conference's Eastern Division title last season, are expecting to do more than just contend in 2012. The next step is winning the SEC championship. A conference title could bring an even bigger prize - the SEC is on an unprecedented run of six straight national championships. "The bottom line is the last six ...

August 21, 2012 | By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer | UGA - AP

Ponzi scheme busted

ATLANTA - Former University of Georgia football coach Jim Donnan used his influence to get high-profile college coaches and former players to invest $80 million into a Ponzi scheme, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said Thursday.

August 16, 2012 | By KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press | UGA - AP

Freshmen earning key roles on offense for Georgia

ATHENS, Ga. - At least three freshmen are on track to earning key roles in Georgia's offense. John Theus is the current starting right tackle, while Keith Marshall and Todd Gurley could play lead roles in a tailback committee. Coach Mark Richt said Friday he's not afraid to have a freshman take over at ...

August 10, 2012 | By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer | UGA - AP

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